Jose Gato

Jose Gato is a seasoned program manager currently employed at Canva, where responsibilities include supporting day-to-day operational execution and managing key initiatives across APAC, EMEA, and North America. Prior to this role, Jose served as the Strategy & Transformation Manager at THE ICONIC, focusing on operational excellence and strategic projects for the Executive team. Drew on extensive experience as Operations Manager at THE ICONIC, leading a team of 150 to enhance customer experience in eCommerce. Earlier career phases included significant contributions to Fantasea Cruising in various marketing and project management roles, including driving tourism product development and expanding business operations. Jose’s foundational experience includes content contribution at Google and marketing coordination at Student Services Australia, supported by a degree in Bachelor of Business Management from The University of Queensland and a qualification in Digital Marketing Strategy from Harvard Extension School.